Bound for Tobacco Gardens Resort

Bound for Tobacco Gardens Resort

Tobacco Gardens Resort Lake Sakakawea, North Dakota June 29, 2023 Dear Family & Friends: Note: for frequent photos and videos of my journey, check out my eightsummits Facebook page. Rod & Diane Gorder were great hosts in Ft  Peck. They drove me to all the...
Tobacco Gardens Resort

Tobacco Gardens Resort

Tobacco Gardens Resort Lake Sakakawea, North Dakota June 30, 2023 Dear Family & Friends: After a strenuous day of paddling, we arrived at Tobacco Gardens Resort at 2pm on June 28. Peggy  Hellandsaas greeted us at the dock. Peggy owns and manages the Resort. We...
Sad Update About The Kind Stranger Jim Kurz

Sad Update About The Kind Stranger Jim Kurz

June 15, 2023 This is Bill’s daughter Lisa updating for our dad, who currently does not have good cell service. We learned yesterday that the good samaratan, Jim Kurz, who loaned our dad his car for 2 days, has sadly drowned shortly after their meeting. After...
Sad Update About The Kind Stranger Jim Kurz

More Storms & the Kindness of Strangers

James Kipp Recreation Area June 9, 2023 Dear Family & Friends: On June 6, I broke camp early and was on the River at 8:30 am. This was one of the most successful yet disappointing stretches of the River. I paddled for 8-1/2 hours and gained at least 40 miles. The...